ICD-10-CM Y36.51: War operations involving direct blast effect of nuclear weapon

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y36.51

War operations involving direct blast effect of nuclear weapon

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y36.51

Inclusion Terms

War operations involving blast pressure of nuclear weapon

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Y36.51 (War operations involving direct blast effect of nuclear weapon)

ICD-10-CM code Y36.51 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Y36.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y36.51 - War operations involving direct blast effect of nuclear weapon. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like War operations involving direct blast effect of nuclear weapon.